BSc Psychology (2+2 programme with Foundation Element)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology BSc (Hons) (2+2 programme with Foundation Element), a psychology degree designed for students with non-standard academic backgrounds or those returning to education after a break. This four-year course is run in collaboration with Wirral Metropolitan College and includes a compulsory foundation year before progressing to year two. An optional year abroad is available during the course of the programme.
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What students say
Based on about 112 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 40%
- Gained a higher qualification: 55%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 189 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 14%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 11%
- Caring personal services: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 82%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 67%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 53%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 50%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 14%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Other HE qualification: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology (2+2 programme with Foundation Element) at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £34,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology (2+2 programme with Foundation Element) at University of Liverpool do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology (2+2 programme with Foundation Element) at University of Liverpool?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology (2+2 programme with Foundation Element) at University of Liverpool?
The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology (2+2 programme with Foundation Element) at University of Liverpool accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology (2+2 programme with Foundation Element) at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology (2+2 programme with Foundation Element) at University of Liverpool?
40% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.